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Caterpillar

Cat® C13B Diesel Engine

The Cat® C13B engine supplies remarkable power and torque in a smaller, lighter engine package. With a aftertreatment that is 65% smaller and 54% lighter than its current equivalent and over 34 kW/L of power density, the C13B is designed to allow OEMs to downsize their engine platforms, lower installation costs and maximize uptime by providing long life in the toughest applications.

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  • Size down, power up with the Cat C13B industrial engine. Designed to meet EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards, the 12.5-liter engine offers increased power and torque in a simpler, lighter engine package and is ideal for a wide range of applications.

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Features

Specifications

  • Power Rating
    Spec Value
    Maximum Power 577 HP
    Maximum Torque 1943 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
    Rated Speed 1800-2100 rpm
    Minimum Power 456 HP
  • Emission Standards
    Spec Value
    Emissions EU Stage V, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, Korea Stage V, Japan 2014, China NRIV
  • General
    Spec Value
    Engine Configuration In-Line 6
    Bore 5.1 in
    Stroke 6.2 in
    Displacement 762.8 in³
    Compression Ratio 15.8:1
    Aspiration Turbocharged-Aftercooled (TA)
    Combustion System Direct Injection
    Rotation from Flywheel End Counterclockwise
    Aftertreatment DOC+DPF+SCR
  • Engine Dimensions - Approximate
    Spec Value
    Length 50 in
    Width 39 in
    Height 45 in
    Weight - Net Dry - Basic Operating Engine Without Optional Attachments 2480 lb
  • Aftertreatment Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Length 35.3 in
    Width 31.8 in
    Height 18.1 in
    Weight 220 lb

Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System

  • Turbocharged
  • Air-to-Air Aftercooled
  • Front or rear exhaust configurations available

Control System

  • Electronic control system
  • Over-foam wiring harness
  • Automatic altitude compensation
  • Power compensated for fuel temperature
  • Configurable software features
  • Engine monitoring system SAE J1939 broadcast and control
  • Integrated Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
  • Remote fan control

Cooling System

  • Vertical or RH thermostat outlet
  • Centrifugal water pump
  • Guidance on cooling system design available through your dealer to ensure equipment reliability

Flywheels and Flywheel Housing

  • Available SAE No. 1 power take-off with optional SAE B or SAE C power take-off drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine with optional attachments.

Fuel System

  • Mechanical Electronic Unit Injector fuel system (MEUI-C)
  • Primary fuel filter
  • Secondary and tertiary fuel filters
  • Fuel transfer pump
  • Electronic fuel priming

Lube System

  • Open crankcase ventilation system
  • Oil cooler
  • Oil filler
  • Lube oil filter
  • Oil dipstick
  • Gear driven oil pump
  • Choice of front, rear or center sumps
  • Open crankcase ventilation system with fumes disposal (OCV filter system required for EU Stage V certification engines)

Power Take Off (PTO)

  • SAE B or SAE C power take off (PTO) drives. Engine power can also be taken from the front of the engine on some applications.

General

  • Caterpillar yellow paint, with optional colors available at request
  • Vibration damper
  • Lifiting eyes